Family Law Attorneys in Portland, OR
Portland parents working through divorce or a custody change deserve clear answers before anything is filed in Multnomah County. A licensed Oregon family law attorney serving Portland will review your case for free.
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How we match your Portland family law case
When you submit a Portland family law matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.
Case type
A family law matter needs someone who handles family law work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.
Size and complexity
Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.
Jurisdiction and licensing
Your matter is decided under Oregon law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Oregon who regularly appears where your case would be heard.
Capacity and fit
Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.
Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.
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Family Law cases in Portland
More about legal help in Portland →Divorce, custody, and support cases for Portland families are heard in Multnomah County Circuit Court, where parents often juggle two careers, shared parenting across the river in Vancouver, Washington, and the costs of a tight housing market. Oregon courts divide property equitably, use statewide child support guidelines, and encourage mediation and detailed parenting plans before trial. Relocation, domestic partnership issues, and interstate custody questions with Washington come up regularly in Portland cases. DearLegal matches you with an Oregon-licensed attorney who handles family law cases in Portland, and the review is free.
- Portland divorce and custody matters are filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court.
- Parents split between Portland and Vancouver, Washington often face interstate custody and support questions.
- Multnomah County encourages mediation and detailed parenting plans before contested custody hearings.
Oregon family law rules at a glance
Portland cases run under Oregon law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Oregon page.
Read the full Oregon family law guide →- Residency Requirement
6 months
6 months in Oregon (ORS § 107.075) if married elsewhere
- Property Division System
Equitable distribution
Equitable distribution with presumption of equal contribution (ORS § 107.105)
- Custody Standard
Best interests
Best interests with 8 statutory factors (ORS § 107.137)
- Child Support Guidelines
Income Shares
Income Shares model — Oregon Child Support Guidelines (ORS § 25.275)
- Spousal Support Framework
Three types
Three types under ORS § 107.105 — transitional, compensatory, spousal maintenance
- Typical attorney fee
Hourly
Hourly / Flat Fee
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How much do Portland family law attorneys cost?
Typical fee schedule
Oregon · Family Law
Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.
Family Law matters in Oregon are usually a flat fee per filing — quoted before you commit, not billed by the hour.
Family law cases in Oregon are not handled on contingency. Oregon Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(c)(1) — patterned on ABA Model Rule 1.5(d) — prohibits contingent fees in domestic relations matters where the fee is contingent on securing a dissolution or on the amount of spousal support, child support, or property settlement. Oregon family law attorneys charge hourly (billed against a retainer) or a flat fee for uncontested matters. Courts may award fees under ORS § 107.105.
A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.
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Portland family law questions, answered
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Family Law attorneys by city in Oregon
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